【SAKURA】Experience the beloved flower of Japan ! 2024.04.022025.03.27 🌸Test Your Sakura Knowledge! 🌸 This is a quiz about sakura, the most popular flower in Japan. There are 8 questions in total. How many can you get right? Press the start button to give it a try! Created by SHINTA+ Sakura Culture in Japan 1 / 8 When is the best time to see cherry blossoms in Japan? December - January March - April July- August September - October Cherry blossoms in Japan typically reach their peak bloom in late March to early April, varying slightly depending on the region and weather conditions. 2 / 8 What is the most commonly planted variety of cherry blossom in Japan? Somei Yoshino Yae Zakura Kawazu Sakura Shidare Zakura The majority of cherry blossoms we see are of the "Somei Yoshino" variety, propagated through grafting as clones. They bloom and fall in unison, presenting a stunning spectacle. 3 / 8 Which one is the Somei Yoshino? A B C D Somei Yoshino bears pale pink flowers that are close to white in color. A is Yae Zakura, C is Shidare Zakura, and D is Peach blossoms. 4 / 8 Which one is the sakura mochi, a traditional Japanese sweet for the cherry blossom season? A B C D Sakura mochi is a traditional Japanese sweet inspired by cherry blossoms. It consists of a rice cake wrapped in salted cherry leaves, with sweet red bean paste filling inside. A is Hishi mochi, B is Yukimi Daifuku, and D is Mizu Yokan. 5 / 8 In which section does the shinkansen named "Sakura" operate? Tokyo to Aomori Tokyo to Shin Osaka Shin Osaka to Kagoshima Chuo Nagasaki to Takeo Onsen The shinkansen "Sakura" is a express train that connects Shin-Osaka Station and Kagoshima-Chuo Station. Using "Sakura," you can travel to cities such as Shin-Kobe, Okayama, Hiroshima, Hakata, and Kumamoto. 6 / 8 Where is the name "Sakura" used generally? For males For females For both males and females Not used as a name The name "Sakura" is popular as a girl's name. It evokes a sense of "cuteness" and "magnificence" from the image of the cherry blossom. It consistently ranks high in surveys for baby names conducted by life insurance companies and children's product retailers. 7 / 8 Which of the following is "Sakura Ebi Shrimp," a type of ingredient used in Japanese cuisine? A B C D Sakura Ebi shrimp, a specialty of Suruga Bay in Shizuoka Prefecture, are small shrimp measuring around 40mm in length. Transparent underwater, they turn pink when caught, earning them the name "Sakura Ebi shrimp" due to their resemblance to cherry blossoms. 8 / 8 Which city is home to the cherry blossom trees gifted as a symbol of friendship from Japan in 1912? Washington D.C Paris Istanbul Sydney In 1912, approximately three thousand cherry blossom trees were gifted from Japan to Washington D.C., United States, as a symbol of friendship. Today, you can still admire these beautiful cherry blossoms in parks along the Potomac River. Your score is The average score is 27% Facebook Twitter Restart quiz
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